Merriam-Webster’s word of the year for 2017 - ‘Feminism’. Women’s voices have never been this loud. Business,art,politics - the list goes on;women are starting to be heard and the momentum is gaining. Does this impact the world of jewellery?

We’ve all dreamedit. Armed with nothing but a snorkel and a set of flippers, you divedown into the crystal clear water to scour the ocean floor for anything out of the ordinary. In the corner of your eye you spot it. A small protrusion. You push away the sand to reveal a large box. The chest is difficult to open but alas, it releases to reveal an array of sparkling lights and colours. All of a sudden you hear a loud noise--the dreaded alarm clock.

One of the great aspects of dealing in estate jewellery is the numerous designers one sees over the years. The global economy and the access to the internet has made the industry so competitive that it hard to distinguish yourself from the pack. That said, we would like to shed some light on someone who has done just that, Canada’s very own, John Hardy.

The 2017 edition of the Golden Globes kicked off the year in high gear. It was quite apparent Emma Stone, Meryl Streep and Viola Davis stole the show with their profound insights. Equally, if not more, apparent was the fact these ladies looked absolutely stunning doing so. The theme this year - Diamonds. And we aren’t talking about your run of the mill pieces here...